Aldi ready for construction

A discount supermarket chain is set to start work on a new Bridlington store imminently after a wait of several years.

Aldi had announced plans to build a second supermarket in the town on land between St John’s Burlington Church and Kwik Fit in 2015. After demolishing the vacant buildings which were formerly occupied by Jewson Builders Merchants, the site has remained empty.

Bessingby Retail Park is the the home to the first Aldi built in Bridlington and it is expected there will be dozens of new jobs created with the opening of a second store.

After enquiries to Aldi by the Echo it was confirmed earlier this year that work would commence on the St John Street site once site preparations are fully completed.

An Aldi spokesperson said: “We are now completing preliminary site preparations ahead of beginning construction. The new store will help local people shop and save closer to home, and we will keep the community updated on developments.”

*Meanwhile, hopes for a new B&M store opening in the town are still growing. A spokesperson for B&M, said: “We’re always looking at sites for new stores as we aim to open 50 new stores a year.

“We would welcome the opportunity to invest in the region.”

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Great news, Brid needs some quality shops at affordable prices for locals and visitors. Try to raise the look of the infastructure, since Marks and Specer shut there doors near the busy amusement pier, (near johnbulls shop), the place looks sad, poor and run down at that side. M and co still there!With the extension of the caravan tourer, camping site near the park and ride , with Strawberry fields across the road, more people are visiting and staying in Brid.I for one shall look forward to watching for new developments, I holiday home here love the East coast, all of it and do travel around when there.Please invest in Brid!Ps Dont forget there is also the SPA bybthe sea, golf course, leisure centre, great well used all year round facilities.

A discount supermarket chain is set to start work on a new Bridlington store imminently after a wait of several years.

Aldi had announced plans to build a second supermarket in the town on land between St John’s Burlington Church and Kwik Fit in 2015. After demolishing the vacant buildings which were formerly occupied by Jewson Builders Merchants, the site has remained empty.

Bessingby Retail Park is the the home to the first Aldi built in Bridlington and it is expected there will be dozens of new jobs created with the opening of a second store.

After enquiries to Aldi by the Echo it was confirmed earlier this year that work would commence on the St John Street site once site preparations are fully completed.

An Aldi spokesperson said: “We are now completing preliminary site preparations ahead of beginning construction. The new store will help local people shop and save closer to home, and we will keep the community updated on developments.”

*Meanwhile, hopes for a new B&M store opening in the town are still growing. A spokesperson for B&M, said: “We’re always looking at sites for new stores as we aim to open 50 new stores a year.